Under the Fair Deal Scheme, a person pays a contribution towards their nursing home cost of care based on their means. The state will pay the balance.
The application process includes an assessment of care needs and a financial evaluation conducted by the HSE to determine the care costs payable by the applicant and the amount of funding they will receive. The Fair Deal works for individuals regardless of means and for those with limited savings and property, offers further assistance through the Nursing Home loan.
We often get calls from clients who either themselves or their relatives would like to remain in their home as they do not have care needs that require Nursing Home Care....
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